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Ah, Valentine’s Day. To some, it’s day like any other. To a few others, it’s a chance to truly share how you feel, whether it’s a bouquet of flowers or a beautifully written letter. There are a few of us that may not have time or money for either of these things, so here’s a…

Your special night should be starring your love and yourself, and not featuring either of your devices. Whether it’s an exciting first date or date #289 with your long-time partner, here are a few helpful tips for date night phone etiquette to keep the chemistry flowing and the glow from your devices to a minimal….

All too real is the nail-biting feeling of your iPhone battery life falling quickly, with no charger in sight. It’s moments like those that you wonder, why didn’t I just plug it in earlier? Why was I on Instagram for three hours today? WHERE IS MY BATTERY GOING?! There are a few handy tips and…

This year, skip the homemade coupon book. These are a few last minute Valentine’s Day gifts your honey will dig when you’re in a bind. Some of these cost as much as some paper and envelopes! Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts Tickets to an upcoming concert of their favorite artist. Nothing rocks quite like scoring…

If you had the choice, you would probably just show someone how to upload a photo to Instagram rather than text out step-by-step instructions, right? With the screen recording feature available on iOS 11, you can! This handy tool is perfect for showing a friend how to navigate through anything on their freshly updated iPhone,…

The wait is almost over, and we’ve got the skinny on the improvements that Apple has waiting for your gadgets. The new iOS 11.3 brings a few much needed upgrades, along with some new fun additions to make your iPhone or iPad even more enjoyable to use. iOS 11.3 Updates Health Records App Few things…

We’ve seen a lot of gadgets come and go through our facilities at Gazelle – over 4 million devices, to be exact. There are numerous factors that go into grading a device, some reaching beyond a cracked screen (yes, we accept broken devices too). So what goes into the grade that determines your device’s trade-in…

Last week, the world was given a sneak peek at up-and-coming tech for 2018 at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. With the exception of the two hour power outage, the event was full of exciting new gadgets and features to make for one tech-filled year. Here are our favorites from this…

What can you use to pay with your face, faster than any of its predecessors, AND can turn you into a cat*? Answer: The innovative iPhone X now available on Gazelle.com! After a long year of rumors and strained patience, the iPhone X was released to the public on November 3rd, 2017. Of course, with…

To say that the holiday season is a little stressful is an understatement. With food prep, travel, shopping and family, it’s easy to overexert ourselves during the last few weeks of the year. Does your phone or tablet seem to be a source of strain? Well, it’s actually a tool you can use to decompress…

Lonely, broken, and left untouched. The old cracked or broken iPhone in your drawer shouldn’t be left as a heartbroken reminder of what it once was – not when Gazelle is willing to show it some love and offer you funds for it, too. We buy broken iPhones, among other damaged devices on our trade-in…

Nothing is more frustrating than waiting to own the latest and greatest, only to find out your shiny new tech has a small yet steadily annoying glitch. Recent reports show that the recently released iPhone 8 is experiencing a bug with its display. Instead of auto-dimming in the appropriate time frame, several users are claiming…

Are you ready for the biggest shopping day of the year? Gazelle has your back with the top Black Friday deals in tech, along with a special, limited new discount for the early birds. Trust us, you do NOT want to miss out on this limited offer! Pre-Black Friday Deals On Black Friday, November 24th,…

Need to back up data on your iPhone? Doing so not only makes trading in your phone a breeze, but also provides a safe storage place for your personal info and documents. Kicking off a new series of Gazelle Guide videos, our latest video dives into two quick, easy ways to back up data…

Options are constantly growing for each new smartphone. That’s why selecting the one best formatted for your lifestyle can be a little bit daunting. This is especially true when the connected areas such as coverage and carrier come into question. You may have already heard of an “unlocked phone”, but is it something that may…

Has your smartphone seen better days? Have you been plotting your way to score one of the new iPhones? Wipe your worries clean and enter Gazelle’s Get Paid to Trade sweepstakes for your chance to have your next iPhone 8 on us. You don’t want to miss out on this one. How It Works From…

At Gazelle, we know phones. It’s best to understand that all phones depreciate in value over time, whether it’s an unused device taking up space or a recent iPhone you’re looking to upgrade. The minute your device leaves it’s original box, it decreases in value and continues to do so. It drops even more drastically around the launch…

From mere rumors and small talk to leaked images and features, it’s as if the illustrious iPhone 8 has been slowly morphing into the real deal over the past several months. Apple has done its best to keep the new model and its fellow iPhone 7s, 7s Plus and new SE under wraps. Yet, the…

Measuring to nearly half an inch thick with a mere 3.5 inch display, the very first iPhone made its way onto the public market exactly one decade ago. In honor of the iPhone’s 10th anniversary, Gazelle has done some digging into the past features that really “wowed” the tech world with the iconic Apple iPhone….

If it wasn’t enough to think that most of the population was ringing in a new millennium 17 years ago, the iPhone turns ten years old this month. To celebrate a decade of the ever-evolving digital companion we’ve come to rely on, here’s a look back at the first iPhone ever introduced in January of…